Overview

Embark on a memorable journey through the picturesque villages of Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai, and Ta Van, where you'll experience the authentic daily lives of the local Black H'Mong community. This trek offers a unique opportunity to delve into their timeless culture and traditional values, enriched by the chance to taste delicious local foods in a vibrant, traditional atmosphere. The experience includes a visit to Sapa's oldest Black H'Mong settlement at Cat Cat Village, where you can witness age-old customs and practices. Conquer Fansipan Peak with a thrilling round-trip cable car ride, enjoying panoramic views of the majestic landscapes. You'll also have the chance to shop for beautiful handmade products, such as intricate bracelets, scarves, and clothes, crafted by local artisans.

2 Nights 3 Days 60 Sa Pa, Lào Cai

Inclusions/Exclusions

What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

Two night at 3-star hotel in Sapa town as standard room
Pick up from hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter area
Modern air – conditioning bus with comfortable seats from Hanoi – Sapa and return
2 bottles of water 2 ways/person on bus Ha Noi - Sapa - Ha Noi
Modern bus in Sapa with experienced driver
Local English speaking tour guide
Meals as itinearary 3 lunches, 2 dinner, 2 breakfasts
All entrance tickets to indicated sites
Round trip cable car ticket

What is NOT included in the tour

Tipping the guide
Single supplement for solo traveler or anyone wants to stay in single room 300,000VND ($13.0)/night, Weekend surcharge 100,000VND ($5.0 / room/night, Fridays and Saturdays)
Personal expense
Hotel drop off - you should come to hotel by yourself from Bus office
Drinks for meals

Itinerary

DAY 1: Hanoi – Sapa Town – Cat Cat Village (L,D)

6:00-6:30: Pick up at hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter or meeting point, get on bus and depart for Sapa Town. We drive on Hanoi - Lao Cai Express way, there are 2 rest stops.
13:30: Arrive at Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, and Tay ethnic people. And wait at the bus station for the tour guide and driver to pick you up to the hotel and have lunch.
14:30: Take a short walk to the gate of Cat Cat village, which is the home of Black H’mong ethnic people. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photos with the bridge and waterfall; then you will walk up hill for the bus to pick you up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon. The trekking distance is about 2.5km and it lasts for 2 hours.
17:00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner at local restaurant then overnight at Sapa Town hotel with 3-star standard room.

Day 2: Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van (B,L,D)

7:00-8:30 Have breakfast at the hotel and waiting for tour guide and car coming.
8:30-8:45 Trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain. The trekking distance is about 12km and it lasts for 4 hours.
12:00 – 13:30 Have lunch with delicious Vietnamese dishes made by the family. In the late afternoon, you arrive at Ta Van Village - home of the Dzay ethnic group.
15:30 The tranfer car will pick you up to come back to Sapa Town.
18:00 Have diner at local restaurant. In the evening, you have free time to discover night activities in Sapa Town. You can enjoy roasted corn, baked eggs beside charcoal fire or go shopping. Especially on Saturday night, we highly recommend a stop at the Love Market which is one of unique cultures of ethnic minorities HMong, Dzao in Lao Cai in particular and North West of Vietnam in general.

Day 3: Fansipan peak – Hanoi (B,L)

7:00 – 8:30 Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.
8:30 After breakfast, our driver will take you to Cable Car Station and then you will spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitute of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the peak of Fansipan – the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours for hiking and taking photos).
12:00 Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town.
12:30 - 13:30 Have lunch at local restaurant.
13:30 - 14:45 Relax and enjoy yourself, and if you want, take a shower in the hotel's public bathroom.
14:45 - 15:00 Meet all the group members at the hotel to get ready for Hanoi.
16:30 Get on the bus to go back to Hanoi with two rest stops.
21:30-21:45 Arrive Hanoi, and go back to your hotel by yourself.